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February 15th, 2008, 04:29 PM
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Re: FOV Extreme Metal 1/16 - Tiger I Villers Bocage !!!
Yes you are wright but the tracks on my Tiger sit right , just like this one on the pic !
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Re: FOV Extreme Metal 1/16 - Tiger I Villers Bocage !!!
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The late model idler is actualy a smaller diameter one but still using the same mounting.
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Have to say that I completely agree with mkenny about this - it's my only major issue with the model ( along with the lack of raised turret armour ).
I think a smaller idler as fitted to late-model tigers would improve the situation. I argued this point on another forum but was slapped down ; but it just doesn't quite sit 'right'.....
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February 15th, 2008, 06:08 PM
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Re: FOV Extreme Metal 1/16 - Tiger I Villers Bocage !!!
I also agree and it was visible to me even before i bought this Tiger but it seems that certain FOV Tigers have a bit more or a bit less raised track on the rear...
A smaller rear idler can be bought and put instead and that would fix the problem , the track would automatically sit right , nothing that cannot be taken care of !!!  |
February 15th, 2008, 06:18 PM
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Re: FOV Extreme Metal 1/16 - Tiger I Villers Bocage !!!
I'm reluctant to start tearing mine apart - with my lack of modelling skills I'd probably ruin it.... 
I still love the model ; as a collector of diecast model aircraft, I well know that the 100% accurate model is a rarity, if not almost impossible to find. That's where a highly-skilled plastic kit modeller can still beat diecasts for accuracy.
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February 15th, 2008, 07:23 PM
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Re: FOV Extreme Metal 1/16 - Tiger I Villers Bocage !!!
...i will fix it on my Tiger and give you detailed instructions on how to replace the rear idler wheels , deal , all you have to do is repaint the new idler wheel and that should look wunderschon  |
February 21st, 2008, 08:19 PM
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February 27th, 2008, 05:10 PM
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Re: FOV Extreme Metal 1/16 - Tiger I Villers Bocage !!!
[quote=uksubs;268511]Just got my first RC tank & a bargain at £6.55  
Great Tiger , maybe if you gave him a touch with the airbrush , some camo paintjob |
February 28th, 2008, 01:36 PM
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Re: FOV Extreme Metal 1/16 - Tiger I Villers Bocage !!!
Whenevar I make German tanks from later in the war I find stuff in the yard (like grass and torn leaves) and model it to the tank to make it look like improvised camoflage
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March 6th, 2008, 01:58 PM
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Re: FOV Extreme Metal 1/16 - Tiger I Villers Bocage !!!
Got my Wittmann last week & what a great looking tank it is
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March 8th, 2008, 12:29 PM
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April 6th, 2008, 06:31 PM
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April 26th, 2008, 08:01 PM
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Re: FOV Extreme Metal 1/16 - Tiger I Villers Bocage !!!
...time to look for a Konig Tiger i guess, congrats , awesome buy |
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